My dog has red rings near his private area. Is it ringworm?

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I'm not sure what this is, but it looks like three red rings beside his private area. Can someone help me to what this is? My malamute is acting fine, and the spots are a little warm to touch. Pet's info: Dog | Alaskan Malamute | Male | neutered | 9 months and 8 days old | 82 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

These red rings are often a sign of a skin infection. This could be due to a bacteria, or fungus. It's best to have this diagnosed by a veterinarian, because there is a chance that this is ringworm. We worry about ringworm, because it can spread to different parts of the body and can spread to people. Also, the more involved the infection, the longer it will take to clear. For now, I recommend washing your hands anytime you touch the area. For more information about ringworm and how to prevent spread, please click on the links below: https://www.petcoach.co/article/ringworm-in-dogs/ https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/diseases/ringworm.html I hope that helps and Sixx gets better soon.

My dog has red rings near his private area. Is it ringworm?

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